Lateral Femur
IR size: 14×17 inches
Shielding: Lead shield around waist
Patient Position: Instruct patient to lay lateral recumbent
Part Position: Place unaffected leg behind the affected leg to prevent over rotation. Flex knee of affected leg 45 degrees and ensure leg is in a true lateral position
Central Ray: Center at midpoint of leg ensure you have knee joint on the film and get as much of the femur as possible
SID: 40 inches
Collimation: Collimate to lateral skin margins.
Respiration: patient does not hold respiration.
